DEPRESSION

Many people are affected by depression and may be unaware of the ways in which they can help themselves feel better.   Psychotherapy has been shown to be effective in the treatment of depression.  I provide counseling for individuals of all ages who may be suffering from depression.  My private practice in San Jose serves people in the south bay including Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Jose, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Morgan Hill. 

Some symptoms of depression include:

1.   Feeling depressed most of the day, for many days for at least 2 weeks.
   

2.   Lack of interest in things you use to find pleasure doing.
   

3.   Significant weight loss or weight gain.
   

4.   Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day for at least 2 weeks.
   

5.   Fatigue or loss of energy.
   

6.   Psychomotor agitation (feeling sped up) or retardation (feeling slowed down).
   

7.   Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt.
   

8.   Lack of concentration or indecisiveness.
   

9.   Thoughts of suicide or suicide attempt(s).
   

Some treatment goals may include:

1.   Restore normal functioning.
   

2.   Identify and correcting underlying themes and negative thought patterns that contribute to low self-esteem.
   

3.   Development of healthy relationships and support system.
   

4.   Healthy expression of feelings and emotions.
   

5.   Evaluation for medication and medication management.
   

6.   Appropriate grieving of loss in life.
   

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